The Rock's Transformation and the Truth Behind 'The Smashing Machine'

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Dwayne Johnson transformed into MMA fighter Mark Kerr for the film 'The Smashing Machine,' undergoing extensive physical and emotional preparation, including a rigorous MMA training camp and detailed makeup work, resulting in one of his most acclaimed performances that deeply resonated with Kerr and his family.
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- ‘The Smashing Machine’ shows a different facet (and face) of the Rock The Washington Post
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